Alia Bhatt to begin shooting for Raazi by the end of July

Meghna Gulzar will soon start shooting the first schedule of her film Raazi which is based on author Harinder Sikka’s novel, Calling Sehmat. Alia, who plays a Kashmiri spy in the film marries Vicky Kaushal who plays the role of a Pakistani Army Officer.

Since the film’s story revolves around Kashmir and the makers are facing permission issues to shoot the film there itself, sources say, makers of the film will recreate a set in Mumbai itself which looks very similar to the original Kashmir.

An informer informs, “The original plan was to start the shoot in the Valley. However, Kashmir has been knocked off in the first schedule. Rumours are rife that Ansarul Khilafah Jammu Kashmir (the Indian facet of the IS) is threatening the local police with violence and, in such a situation, it's in everyone's best interest to not shoot the film in the state.”

The source added, “A few local Kashmiri workers are building the set. Since the decor of the homes has to be authentic, local Kashmiri artworks and curios will be flown down by the producers. The set will take a few weeks to be complete.”

It’s for the first time, we will see Alia and Vicky coming together for a film.